Oil change — LongLife service
Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years
30 000 km
24 months
VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.
Source [1]D4 · 2012–2017
Audi A8 W12 quattro D4 · 500 hp (2012 to 2017)
The Audi A8 W12 quattro of the D4 generation uses the 6.3 W12 petrol engine with 500 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 500 PS / 368 kW
- Displacement
- 6 299 cm³
- Cylinders
- 12
- Engine code
- 6.3 W12
- Period covered
- 2012–2017
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Automatic · 8 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
500 hp (368 kW), quattro all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic. Built from 2012 to 2017.
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In the range
It sits between the 4.0 TFSI quattro (435 hp) and the S8 quattro (520 hp).
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Maintenance and records
Oil change — fixed service
Every 15,000 km or 1 year
15 000 km
12 months
Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.
Source [1]Brake fluid
At 3 years, then every 2 years
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Audi A8 W12 quattro D4?
The 6.3 W12 petrol engine (6 299 cc), 500 hp (368 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Audi A8 W12 quattro?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 6.3 W12 engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026